The House on Graveyard Lane

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By Martin Edwards

Publisher Description

"If you haven't yet discovered Martin Edwards' books, you are in for a treat...I am a huge fan!" — Louise Penny

Equal parts thriller and whodunit, The House on Graveyard Lane, publishes in the UK as Sepulchre Street, leads Rachel Savernake and Jacob Flint into a viper's pit of suspects, each sneakier and more venomous than the last.

"I want you to solve my murder," said the woman in white.

Rachel Savernake gave a sardonic smile. "Quite a challenge."

The woman in white—surreal artist Damaris Gethin—has invited a select group to the opening of her exhibit "Artist in Crime," held in the eerie subterranean Hades Gallery. As costumed models reenact famously violent deaths, the artist herself portrays Marie Antoinette on the day of her execution, complete with a guillotine on the stage. It's not a prop; within ten minutes of Rachel's promise to solve Damaris's future murder, the artist slips her neck into the collar of the device and the very real blade sends her head rolling at the feet of her horrified audience.

As everyone reels from the shock, Rachel quickly learns that Damaris herself accomplished the deed with the push of a button—a suicide. So then why did she ask Rachel to solve her "murder?"

Keen for the hunt, Rachel begins sniffing around the other invited guests, including a former lover with shady financial dealings, his widowed sister-in-law, and her has-been songwriter friend. Meanwhile, crime reporter Jacob Flint—also in attendance, in hopes of meeting celebrated French beauty Kiki de Villiers, allows his fascination with her to endanger his own life when a ruthless gangster returns to London, looking to take back what's his.

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11 Reviews

3.0

Victoria's Haunted Library

Created about 2 months ago

“As someone who hasn't read the other books in the series, I was able to read this without any issues. This was a interesting mystery that I wanted to see solved. The pacing was good. This is a well written mystery and I will definitely be checking out the rest of the series! Special Thank You to Martin Edwards,Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.”

Sasha

Created 3 months ago

“DNF @17% Didnt realize that this was the fourth book in the series when i requested it - that's an oopsie on my part. The mystery itself was intriguing but without the backstory that comes with the first three books, i felt a bit lost and bored. Maybe in the future, I can start the series from the beginning and come back to this book. But I think lovers of this series will enjoy this book as the mystery itself is a fun one. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this earc in exchange for my honest review.”

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Gabi Price

Created 3 months ago

“Martin Edwards’ The House on Graveyard Lane offers a masterful blend of thriller and classic whodunit, with a plot that unravels like a darkly artistic puzzle. At the center of the story is Rachel Savernake, a sharp and sardonic detective who is asked to solve a murder that hasn’t yet occurred by the eccentric artist Damaris Gethin. The setting, an eerie art exhibit in the Hades Gallery, creates a haunting backdrop as Damaris stages her own gruesome death via guillotine, shocking her carefully selected audience. Though initially labeled as suicide, the artist’s chilling request to Rachel leaves behind more questions than answers, setting the stage for a twisting mystery where every guest is a suspect. Edwards crafts a captivating, atmospheric tale filled with colorful and morally ambiguous characters, from shady financial players to washed-up songwriters. As Rachel investigates the tangled web of relationships surrounding Damaris, crime reporter Jacob Flint finds himself embroiled in his own dangerous subplot involving a notorious gangster and a mesmerizing femme fatale. The dual narrative keeps readers on edge, weaving together suspense and intrigue with Edwards’ trademark flair for intricate plotting. *The House on Graveyard Lane* delivers a satisfying blend of tension, mystery, and psychological depth, making it a must-read for fans of clever, character-driven crime fiction.”

Marija Lulkoska

Created 4 months ago

“"The House on Graveyard Lane" is a gripping murder mystery set in a historical context. The protagonist, Rachel, defies societal norms for women as she is asked to solve a murder. This compelling blend of historical setting and detective work created a truly refreshing reading experience. I extend my thanks to Martin Edwards, Poisoned Pen Press, and NetGalley for the advance copy.”

Bwitzenhausen🇨🇦

Created 4 months ago

“I received a complimentary ARC copy of The House on Graveyard Lane (Rachel Savernake #4) by Martin Edwards from NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press in order to read and give an honest review. The fourth entry in Martin Edward’s Rachel Savernake Series we open with a launch of a new exhibit at an exclusive gallery called Hades. The exhibit from performance artist Damaris Gathin who has models re-enacting famous murders in history. While Rachel chats with Damaris, Damaris seems intrigued by Rachel and her reputation for solving crimes. Damaris announces she will be the one to portray the execution of Anne Boleyn but before she begins, she makes a request of Rachel "I want you to solve my murder". Confused Rachel shrugs it off but when Damaris recreating the death of Anne Boleyn is beheaded by her own hands it looks like she chose to take her own life, but her request begins to haunt Rachel. Something doesn’t sit right and with her when her dear friend and crime reporter, Jacob Flint who was also in attendance agrees that there is a bigger story in the works. When the editor asks him to bin the story, a story which could make his and the paper’s name, he knows it is bigger than they thought. Rachel and Jacob two set off to investigate perilously crossing paths with a vengeful mobster, his runaway mistress, corrupt officials, a washed-up songwriter, a widowed nurse, and an opportunistic seducer all of whom had the means. With a dynamic plot involving multiple hitmen after the same woman, a dead physician, a murdered henchman, vengeance, and trying to uncover why Damaris chose to end her life and her cryptic words to Rachel before her death. As always Martin Edwards has crafted a well-written, clever, suspenseful mystery that is intriguing and highly entertaining. Although it had a few issues with the plot and was a little slow to develop, the story was filled with twists and suspenseful turns. A fun read for those who enjoy ‘Golden Age’ mysteries from a modern voice. I enjoyed it and would recommend it. Just a mention that I absolutely loved the Clue list in the back although I stumbled across most”

About Martin Edwards

Martin Edwards has been described by Richard Osman as ‘a true master of British crime writing.’ His novels include the eight Lake District Mysteries and four books featuring Rachel Savernake, including the Dagger-nominated The Puzzle of Blackstone Lodge. He is also the author of two multi-award-winning histories of crime fiction, The Life of Crime and The Golden Age of Murder. He has received three Daggers, including the CWA Diamond Dagger (the highest honour in UK crime writing) and two Edgars from the Mystery Writers of America. He has received four lifetime achievement awards: for his fiction, short fiction, non-fiction, and scholarship. He is consultant to the British Library’s Crime Classics and since 2015 has been President of the Detection Club.